Beschrijving
The Human Chain (previously Bringing Water from the Well). (Including the previous Type 1250B.) Fools want to measure the depth of a well (retrieve something from the water). They lay a log across its top. One man holds the log with his hands, the next climbs down and holds his feet, and so on. The uppermost man becomes tired and lets go to spit in his hands [J2133.5]. All fall into the well.
In some variants, the human chain is built in order to reach the top of a tree. Cf. Types 121, 1241.
In an Indian/Sri Lankan version, the human chain (a chain of monkeys) dangles from the tail of a flying elephant. (Previously Type 1250B.) Cf. Type 225A.
In some variants, the human chain is built in order to reach the top of a tree. Cf. Types 121, 1241.
In an Indian/Sri Lankan version, the human chain (a chain of monkeys) dangles from the tail of a flying elephant. (Previously Type 1250B.) Cf. Type 225A.
Motief
J2133.5
Commentaar
Elements of this type are found in India and China in the first centuries of the Christian era; documented in Europe in the early 14th century.
Combinaties
This type is usually combined with one or more other types, esp. 1241, 1245, 1248, 1287, 1288, 1319, 1335A, and 1336.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1250
Subgenre
mop